Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$25.08
+1.33%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.23B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$153.04
-1.16%
ENERGY · Cap: $638.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 27252% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $1.32B). MGY leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 9.1%. MGY trades at a lower P/E of 14.9x. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
MGY
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
XOM
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MGY.
Margin of Safety
-65.4%
Fair Value
$91.66
Current Price
$153.04
$61.38 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.3% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 0.3%
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 35.6%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY profiles as a value stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (72/100 vs 54/100) and 44.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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